Postdoctoral Research Scientist

Position Details

Position Information

About Fordham

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Title of Position Postdoctoral Research Scientist

Position Number A10740

FLSA Exempt

Scheduled Hours Per Week 35

Department Biology

Campus Rose Hill

Work Arrangement Onsite

Hybrid Policy: Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy .

Position Summary

Dr. Eduardo Gallo is seeking a postdoctoral research scientist to study the neurobiological basis of motivated behavior and its implications for neuropsychiatric disorders. Using the mouse as a

model system, the lab combines behavioral analysis with neuropharmacological and cell-targeted experimental approaches, including fiber photometry, optogenetics, chemogenetics, slice electrophysiology, as well as gene expression analysis and fluorescence microscopy.

The successful candidate will contribute to a new NIH -funded project studying the role of ventral striatal acetylcholine and its modulation by dopamine in different forms of impulsive behavior.

This is a 1-year grant-funded position. Continuation is contingent upon continued grant funding.

The Gallo Lab, located within the beautiful Rose Hill Campus of Fordham University in the Bronx, is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment for mouse behavior and neural circuitry

analysis. Our lab team consists of a postdoc, graduate and undergraduate students and technical staff, providing research assistance as well as opportunities for mentoring and project

management. Besides interactions with faculty in the Departments of Biological Sciences,

Psychology and Computer Science, our lab maintains productive collaborations with neuroscience labs at nearby NYC institutions.

Essential Functions

Designs and executes experiments.

Interprets and analyzes data, prepares manuscripts and conference presentations.

Handles mice, stereotaxic brain surgery, behavioral testing (operant and other), fiber photometry, optogenetics, and other techniques.

Performs brain harvesting and processing, immunofluorescence microscopy, and in situ hybridization.

Participates in lab meetings and other collaborative efforts.

Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.

Additional Functions

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

PhD in Neuroscience or related field and a track record of publications.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Strong basic neuroscience research background.

Previous experience working with mice.

Excellent communication and project management skills.

Willingness and ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team and to mentor students.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using cell-targeted approaches to study neural circuitry in vivo.

Experience in mouse operant behavior and neuroanatomy.

Programming skills in Python or Matlab.

Analytical skills in neurophysiology, calcium imaging/fiber photometry, and behavioral data.

Minimum Starting Salary $68,000

Maximum Starting Salary $70,000

Qualifications

Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position? No

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number A871P

Number of Vacancies 1

Start Date ASAP

Posting Date 06/04/2025

Special Instructions

EEO Statement

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Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.